Comparison

YES IPTV Player vs Pulsar IPTV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

YES IPTV Player

Watch movies, series, and live streams with unlimited playlist support for Xtream API and M3U. Download content for offline viewing and personalize your experience with category management and parental locks. Offers a modern interface and advanced playback controls.

Highlights
  • Offline watching
  • Unlimited playlist support
  • Category personalization & parental lock
  • Multiple playback engines
  • Live TV & Catch-Up
  • TMDb & Trakt integration
  • VoiceOver support
Features
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YES IPTV Player elevates your IPTV experience with powerful features, a modern and user-friendly interface. Easily watch movies, series, and live streams with unlimited playlist support for Xtream API and M3U. Download your content and enjoy it offline without an internet connection. YES IPTV PLAYER DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY CONTENT. You can get the best experience by adding your own content. YES IPTV Player offers an easy-to-use experience with a modern and intuitive interface inspired by Apple's native apps. The free version provides a smooth experience without ads, watermarks, or complicated menus. It displays only the accessible content from the user's playlist. While offering one of the most feature-rich free experiences, it also provides premium features at affordable prices. KEY FEATURES - YES IPTV is now on Apple TV! - Download & Offline Watching Download content and watch without an internet connection. - Unlimited Playlist Support Add and manage unlimited playlists in Xtream API and M3U formats. - Category Personalization & Parental Lock Sort, hide, or lock categories with a password. Shape your viewing experience. - Multiple Playback Engines Choose between VLCKit, KSPlayer, and AetherEngine. - Live TV & Catch-Up Switch channels quickly and watch past broadcasts when supported by your provider. - PiP Support Keep watching while using other apps (KSPlayer). - TMDb Integration Explore movie and series details, ratings, seasons, and episodes. - Advanced Search Quickly search among movies, series, and live TV content. - Personalized Home Continue Watching, Newly Added, Recommendations, and Recently Watched. - Favorites & Watch History Save your favorite content and track your viewing history. - Trakt Integration Sync your watch history with Trakt. - Automatic Episode Playback Automatically continue to the next episode or season when available. - EPG & Reminders View TV schedules and receive reminders before programs start. - Best-in-Class VoiceOver Support Improved accessibility with full VoiceOver integration for visually impaired users. - Playback, Subtitle & Audio Controls Adjust subtitles, audio tracks, sync, playback speed, aspect ratio, default preferences. - OpenSubtitles Integration Search and download online subtitles for your content. - Auto Playlist Refresh Playlists are refreshed automatically when the app launches or at intervals you choose (between Off and every 7 days). - Family Sharing Support Share your subscription with your family using Apple Family Sharing. - iCloud Sync Sync favorites, watch history, and settings across all your devices. - Background Playback Continue watching even when the screen is off or when using other apps. - Theme Options Choose from light, dark, or system default theme. NOTICES - YES IPTV Player has no affiliation with any third-party content provider. - YES IPTV Player does not provide any content. You must supply your own playlist to use the app. We do not support the unauthorized use of copyrighted content. - YES IPTV Player uses VLCKit (VideoLAN), KSPlayer, and AetherEngine for media playback. Third-party software is subject to its respective licenses. - YES IPTV Player uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. - YES IPTV Player uses Trakt but is not endorsed or certified by Trakt. - OpenSubtitles.com provides subtitle search and download services. YES IPTV Player is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenSubtitles.com. - The screenshots shown on this page are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent real video content. YES IPTV Player and its developer do not provide or take responsibility for any digital content. You must supply your own digital media and have an active iCloud account to use this app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pulsar IPTV

Features
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Pulsar is a fast, beautiful IPTV player for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV — and much more: with the Media Center you can also play your own library of movies, shows, music and photos from your computer or NAS, without it ever leaving your network. YOUR CHANNELS, YOUR WAY • Add your M3U or Xtream Codes playlists • Program guide (EPG), search and favorites • User profiles with avatar, PIN and Home mode MEDIA CENTER · YOUR LIBRARY AT HOME (Pro) • Connect your computer or NAS over SMB or DLNA • Play movies, shows, music and photos with artwork • Everything stays on your network — nothing is uploaded BUILT FOR APPLE • Multiview on Apple TV (several streams at once) • Picture in Picture on iPad and AirPlay (audio) • iCloud sync across your devices • Icons, themes and backgrounds to make it yours • Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Turkish and Arabic ENCRYPTED PLAYLISTS (Pro) • Share playlists with friends and choose how long they can use them • Add shared playlists without showing their address in the app IMPORTANT Pulsar is only a player: it does NOT provide or include any channels or content. You add your own playlists and play your own content. The app includes no channels or copyrighted material. ——— Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

YES IPTV Player4 screens
Pulsar IPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pulsar IPTV at every 3 days against YES IPTV Player's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. YES IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pulsar IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YES IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Pulsar IPTV every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
YES IPTV Player versus Pulsar IPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYES IPTV PlayerPulsar IPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (60 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYunus Emre SEYHANDavid Cozar Laguna

In-app purchases

3 purchases

YES IPTV Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Pulsar IPTV

Subscriptions2
  • Pulsar Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pulsar Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pulsar Pro Lifetime$22.99

Questions

Is YES IPTV Player free?
YES IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulsar IPTV free?
Pulsar IPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do YES IPTV Player or Pulsar IPTV have ads?
Neither YES IPTV Player nor Pulsar IPTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YES IPTV Player or Pulsar IPTV?
YES IPTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pulsar IPTV every 3 days. Most recently, YES IPTV Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pulsar IPTV on November 5, 2026.

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